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Careers in OHS

Careers in Safety

A career in OHS can lead to a wide range of opportunities. OHS professionals are working as health and safety consultants and coordinators, ergonomics and safety specialists, quality assurance professionals, health and safety officers, safety inspectors, occupational hygienists, safety project officers, and safety specialists. OHS professionals may be employed in a wide variety of settings including manufacturing, petrochemical, forestry, mining, construction, government, service and trade sectors.

A number of colleges and universities offer programs in occupational health and safety. For a listing of programs offered in Canada, click here.

Why Become a CRSP®/PSAC®?

CRSPs/PSACs report that achieving the CRSP®/PSAC® designation

Is an indication of professional growth;

Enhances professional credibility; and

Provides evidence of professional commitment.

Transportability

The CRSP®/PSAC® is the only Canadian certification recognized through Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) in the United States and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) in the United Kingdom.

Quality

The CRSP®/PSAC® is the only Canadian OHS generalist certification accredited to ISO/IEC 17024 (Personnel Certification Body) by the Standards Council of Canada and to ISO 9001(Quality Management System) by BSI Management Systems.